Female prison officer had secret relationship with lag jailed for killing his wife

A PRISON officer was planning a new life with an inmate jailed for killing his wife.

Sarah Lorking, 36, fell for Bulent Sessacar, 36, who had stabbed wife Rebecca, 25, 58 times in 2012.

The affair became known and Sessacar was moved from HMP Gartree, Leics, to Milton Keynes where he killed himself in January last year.

During his sentencing at the Old Bailey for the Croydon murder, he was described as a 'dangerous' criminal.

A jury heard how he had a history of domestic violence.

The attack was witnessed by a six-year-old girl who was in the house at the time.

Cards and letters from an admirer had been discovered in his cell, who was said to have been looking forward to his eventual release.

Lorking, of Market Harborough, who admitted misconduct in public office, got a suspended term at Leicester crown court.

She was accused of losing sight of her professional obligations.

The judge warned she was 'very lucky' to escape an immediate custodial sentence.